In 2010, more than1200 children below the age of 14 died in car accidents. “1 child every 3 hours”

In that same year, approximately171,000 children su�ered injuries. “19 children every hour”

Did you know?

Over the course of one year, as many as 618,000 children below the age of 12

ride in a car without using a seatbelt or booster seat.

What can YOU do?

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n66%of the children who were killed in car accidents were being driven by a

drunk driver.

According to one study, 72% of children were found to be sitting in boosters or car seats that were improperly

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fastened car seat or booster

fastened.

How can you ENSURE the safety of YOUR child?

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Children (ages 4-8) have a 45% lower chance of seriousinjury if they are properly seated in a booster.

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6.Can you please add a bit more space between the sections of stars 1, 2, and 3? It seems a bit squished.

7. Also, the section of "Over the course of one year..." can we add a bit more of the red frame under the second line?

Ellinoa, what do you think?

Fran, do you want to add anything?

Thanks again,

Sitting in a car seat or booster reduces the chances of death:

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For toddlers (ages 1-4) by 54%

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Sources: Center for Disease Control (CDC)

CAR SEAT GUIDELINES

0-2 Rear-facing car seat – until maximum height or weight is reached (check manual).

2-5 Forward-facing car seat –until maximum height or weight is reached (check manual).

57” Normal seatbelt use.

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5-9 Booster – until child is 57 inches tall.year

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Get in the habit of checking the backseat before starting the ignition to check that all passengers are safely buckled.

Check with a local agency that you have installed your car seat or booster properly.

Monitor your child’s height and weight to ensure that the appropriate car seat or booster is being used.